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Central African RepublicWork permitsLast checked October 17, 2026

Long-stay visa (visa long séjour, 45-90 days) for work, business and other purposes

The Central African Republic's embassy in Paris issues a long-stay visa (visa long séjour) of 45 to 90 days. The application form lists private visits, holidays, business, work and official trips as purposes. You can apply online or on paper, then send your passport and documents to the embassy. No official online source was found for the Central African labour authorisation or the residence card that a longer job would need.

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Life in Central African Republic

Money

3

Currency

Central African CFA Franc

XAF

Central African CFA Franc

Cost of living

45

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

8–40%

Income tax (national)

VAT 19%

Annual salary barème (after 30% professional abatement): 0% up to XAF 378,000, then 8/15/28%, and 40% above XAF 5,040,000.

Official rates, 2023 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

3.5

#1 of 2 countries

World Happiness Report 2019

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Who it’s for

Foreign nationals going to the Central African Republic for work, business or other stays of 45 to 90 days, applying through the embassy in Paris (which also covers the UK, Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal and other countries).

Eligibility

  • Purpose

    The long-stay visa form lists private visits, holidays, business, work and official travel as purposes.

  • Commitment to leave

    On the form, applicants commit to leaving Central African territory when the visa expires.

  • Security situation

    The Central African Republic has long-running armed conflict in many areas. Check your government's travel advice before planning any stay.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistLong-stay visa application form (02-AMB-CFFR) or online application
  • FeesLong-stay visa (45-90 days)
  • Steps to applyCreate an account on the embassy website and fill in the online form, or downloa

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